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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,652.62, 66,994.38 and 29,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,652.62, 66,994.38 and 29,719.68 is: 44,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652.62 : 66,994.38 = 29,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652.62/66,994.38 = 29,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652.62x = 66,994.38 × 29,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652.62x = 1,991,051,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,051,535.40/44,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,589.81

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